Get Involved and Volunteer!
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community.
Join the City of Independence team by volunteering your time and talents to support City programs, projects, and events. Volunteering allows you to explore interests, meet new people, build confidence, improve or acquire new skills, and have fun! It also provides a vital service to the community by assisting the city's programs and services.
Volunteer Opportunities
Listed below are City or City-affiliated programs that accept volunteers.
- Animal Services
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- George Owens Nature Park
- Palmer Center
- Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS)
Historic Sites & Museums
- Bingham-Waggoner Estate
- Chicago & Alton Train Depot
- Vaile Mansion
- National Frontier Trails Museum
- Missouri Model Railroad Museum
Other Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Independence has boards, commissions, and/or authorities composed of resident volunteers appointed by the Independence City Council. To apply, go to the board and commission's application.